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Tropical Storm Marco Local Statement Advisory Number 16
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL142020
442 AM CDT Mon Aug 24 2020

This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

**HURRICANE WARNINGS DISCONTINUED FOR MARCO BUT DANGEROUS STORM SURGE
STILL ANTICIPATED**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Iberia, Lafayette,
      Lower St. Martin, St. Mary, Upper St. Martin, and Vermilion

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 280 miles east-southeast of Intracoastal City LA or about
      230 miles southeast of Morgan City LA
    - 27.6N 88.2W
    - Storm Intensity 60 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Marco is forecast to approach the coast of Louisiana this
afternoon, and then turn westward and move very close to the coast
of Louisiana through Tuesday night.

Data from the Hurricane Hunter plane indicate that maximum sustained
winds have decreased to near 60 mph with higher gusts. Further
weakening is expected, and Marco is forecast to become a tropical
depression late on Tuesday and dissipate on Wednesday.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across Southwest and South Central Louisiana. Potential impacts in
this area include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges and access routes
      impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

* SURGE:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southwest
Louisiana and Southeast Texas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
immediately.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Lake Charles LA around 11 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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